Old Harden, can you handle having your vision-shifting abilities on all the time?

The next morning, Liu Qing woke up first when sunlight streamed into the room through the gaps in the curtains.

She opened her eyes and found herself lying in Xu Xing's arms, covered with a soft blanket.

She turned her head to look at the man who was still fast asleep beside her, her gaze filled with a complex emotion.

This man is her man from today onwards.

Although the relationship started as a transaction, she has no regrets about her decision at this moment.

He's handsome, stylish, and rich; in fact, she earned it all herself.

She moved her body slightly, intending to get up and go to the bathroom, but gasped and immediately stopped.

"woke up?"

Xu Xing's voice came from above, slightly hoarse from just waking up.

Liu Qing's face flushed instantly. She buried her face in the blanket and mumbled a soft "hmm."

Xu Xing smiled and reached out to ruffle her hair: "Sleep a little longer, there's nothing much to do today anyway."

She didn't say anything more, but snuggled closer to him, found a comfortable position, and closed her eyes again.

For the next three days, the two stayed in the hotel.

Xu Xing was not in a hurry to go to Tengchong, and Liu Qing did not urge him either.

During the day, they visited attractions in Kunming together, including Cuihu Park, Jinma Biji Archway, and Yunnan Provincial Ethnic Village...

Back at the hotel that evening, their relationship gradually warmed up.

From initial awkwardness and unfamiliarity to later naturalness and intimacy.

Liu Qing gradually opened up and was no longer as cautious as she had been at the beginning.

She would sit quietly beside Xu Xing while he read, leaning on his shoulder and playing on her phone.

She would also make him a cup of tea while he was dealing with work messages, and then stay quietly by his side without disturbing him.

Xu Xing's attitude towards her didn't change much; although they were familiar with each other, there was still a hint of indifference in his heart.

Lin Wan confirmed a saying he had learned in school: women are a very interesting species; if you get too close, they become disrespectful, and if you keep your distance, they become resentful.

Since that's just how he and Liu Qing are, there's no need for him to deliberately change anything.

Three days later, Xu Xing rented a black Toyota Prado in Kunming, and filled the trunk with their luggage and some supplies.

Liu Qing changed into a light sportswear outfit and wore a sun hat, making her look much more youthful and lively.

The car slowly drove out of the parking lot and merged into the morning rush hour traffic in Kunming.

On the navigation screen, a winding route points southwest.

After the car left the city, the roads gradually became wider.

The scenery on both sides changed from high-rise buildings to rolling mountains and lush vegetation.

Around 2 p.m., the car finally entered Tengchong city.

Tengchong is a small border town located in western Yunnan, bordering Myanmar.

The city is small, but it has a long history and a rich cultural heritage.

The streets are lined with tall banyan trees, their lush foliage providing ample shade.

A faint floral fragrance filled the air, making people feel relaxed and happy.

Following the navigation, Xu Xing drove to the hotel he had booked in advance. After checking in, the two went back to their room to rest.

Another round of training was inevitable.

The next morning, Xu Xing was already awake when the sunlight from Tengchong streamed into the room through the gaps in the curtains.

He glanced at Liu Qing beside him; she was still fast asleep, her long eyelashes casting shadows on her eyelids, her breathing even and deep.

She was clearly exhausted from staying up until midnight last night. She curled up in the blankets like a kitten, with only her peaceful sleeping face showing.

Xu Xing didn't wake her and went to the bathroom to take a shower.

After taking a shower, he changed into a set of light casual clothes.

I grabbed my phone and car keys and headed out the door.

In the early morning in Tengchong, the air carries a damp coolness.

After having breakfast, he drove the rented Toyota Prado, following the navigation to Tengchong Emerald City.

Located in the southwest of the city, Tengchong Jade City is one of the largest jadeite raw stone distribution centers in China.

This area is adjacent to Myanmar, so the supply of goods is plentiful, and the prices are much cheaper than in mainland China.

Every day, jade merchants, jade gambling enthusiasts, and tourists from all over the country gather here, looking for their own opportunities.

Xu Xing parked his car in the parking lot outside the market and then walked into the trading area.

Upon entering the market, a strong commercial atmosphere immediately greets you.

The wide streets are lined with a dense array of jade shops and stalls.

There are luxuriously decorated brand flagship stores, as well as simple temporary stalls built under tin sheds.

The shop entrance is filled with all kinds of finished jade products, including bracelets, pendants, cabochons, and ornaments... a dazzling array of everything.

But what's more numerous are the jadeite rough stones piled up on the ground.

Stones of all sizes, some already cut open to reveal the jade inside, are displayed prominently with high prices.

Some of them have their original pelt intact and are sorted and stacked in different areas according to weight and condition.

There were already quite a few people browsing in the market.

Some people were carefully examining the raw stones with powerful flashlights, while others were haggling with the stall owners; the atmosphere was quite lively.

Xu Xing walked slowly along the street, his eyes scanning the stalls and shops on both sides.

Instead of making a move, he activated his X-ray vision and quickly scanned the internal structure of each rough stone.

Just as he reached the central area of ​​the market, a voice suddenly came from the side.

"XCMG?"

Xu Xing paused in his steps and looked in the direction of the sound.

Not far away, a middle-aged man in a white shirt was looking at him with a surprised expression.

Zheng Guodong.

Xu Xing raised an eyebrow, inwardly cursing his bad luck.

Zheng Guodong had previously been taught a lesson by Zhou Zhihai for stealing his work. Although it wasn't a deep-seated grudge, neither of them had a good impression of the other.

"Professor Zheng, what a coincidence!"

Xu Xing remained expressionless and greeted him politely.

Zheng Guodong strode over, looked him up and down, and asked with a hint of surprise, "Mr. Xu, what brings you to Tengchong?"

"I came here for tourism and also took the opportunity to check out the jade market here."

Xu Xing casually replied, "Mr. Zheng, this is...?"

"Oh, I came with a few friends."

Zheng Guodong stepped aside and pointed to the people behind him, "Let me introduce you. This is Mr. Liu Jianchuan, the general manager of Tianbao Jewelry Group. This is Ms. Zhou Min, their chief designer. This is Mr. Chen, their jade gambling consultant."

Xu Xing followed his gaze.

Liu Jianchuan was an elderly man in his early sixties, with gray hair but a vigorous spirit. He wore a dark blue Chinese-style jacket and had a calm and reserved demeanor.

He nodded at Xu Xing, his gaze carrying a hint of scrutiny.

Zhou Min is a woman in her thirties. She is dressed in a smart business suit, has short, neat hair, and wears black-rimmed glasses. She exudes an intellectual and elegant aura.

She smiled politely at Xu Xing, but there was no particular interest in her eyes.